Work-Life Balance Is Simple. To Succeed at Work, Get a Life.

With the right balance of health and business, entrepreneurs can maximize productivity. Brendan M. Egan Published 5:30 am, Friday, April 20, 2018 Photo: Hero Images | Getty Images Image 1of/1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Hero Images | Getty Images Work-Life Balance Is Simple. To Succeed at Work, Get a Life. 1 / 1 Back to Gallery The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently conducted a study to determine which countries offered workers the best work-life balance. Researchers considered a number of factors when compiling the list, including average working hours, personal time and the employment rate of working mothers. In the end, the Netherlands came out on top with 9.3 score while the United States was one of the countries that offered employees the worst work-life balance. Failing to find a balance between work and your personal life could put your health in jeopardy. In fact, numerous studies have shown that people who work long hours and leave little time for themselves have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and a 13 percent greater risk of heart disease. Fortunately, there are ways to balance your personal life and business in order to protect your health. Related: Is Work-Life Balance Even Possible? LATEST SFGATE VIDEOS Now Playing: Now Playing The real meaning of 420 Alix Martichoux / SFGATE Coast Guard search and rescue Ted Andersen, SFGATE Emeryville Police release video of robbery suspects San Francisco Chronicle 1906 Earthquake commemoration Douglas Zimmerman, SFGate Audio: Southwest Flight 1380 emergency landing via Broadcastify Warriors… [Read full story]